Definition
The act of placing two things side by side, especially for contrasting effect; the state of being placed close together. Commonly used in art, literature, and design to highlight differences or create meaning through contrast.
Example Usage
The photographer's juxtaposition of poverty and luxury in the same frame challenged viewers' assumptions about wealth.
Origin
From Latin 'juxta' (beside) and 'position,' combining to mean 'placed beside.'
Fun Fact
Juxtaposition is a fundamental technique in film editing and montage, where the meaning emerges from how shots are placed next to each other.
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